Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.

Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and their service to Wisconsin public.

CEO Name:
Mark Patterson

Contact
SS
Sandy Schueller
6737 W Washington St, Suite 4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
414-488-3906
sandy@wsdsa.org
http://www.wsdsa.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 24
Assembly Bill 24
Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/14/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Supporting Documentation
02142025_120141_BSSA WSDSA - ICE Bill Statement.pdf

Assembly Bill 29
Assembly Bill 29
Relating to: impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 33
Assembly Bill 33
Relating to: representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 34
Assembly Bill 34
Relating to: court-issued criminal complaints in officer-involved deaths.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 40
Assembly Bill 40
Relating to: school safety grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 53
Assembly Bill 53
Relating to: special circumstances battery to a community service officer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/9/2025
First Communication Date
5/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 61
Assembly Bill 61
Relating to: injuring or killing a police or fire animal and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 65
Assembly Bill 65
Relating to: entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/8/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 77
Assembly Bill 77
Relating to: registration plate concealment devices and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/11/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 78
Assembly Bill 78
Relating to: impoundment of vehicles used in certain reckless driving offenses. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 85
Assembly Bill 85
Relating to: recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Supporting Documentation
03042025_030538_For Info Only AB 85 -Revocation.pdf

Assembly Bill 89
Assembly Bill 89
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/17/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 114
Assembly Bill 114
Relating to: clinician initiation of emergency detention of a minor and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
5/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 116
Assembly Bill 116
Relating to: transportation of minors for emergency detention.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 120
Assembly Bill 120
Relating to: positions for the Office of School Safety. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 121
Assembly Bill 121
Relating to: recodification of battery statutes and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/9/2025
First Communication Date
5/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 124
Assembly Bill 124
Relating to: prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/9/2025
First Communication Date
5/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 128
Assembly Bill 128
Relating to: requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WS&DSA supports this bill, however requests state funding be provided to cover the cost of the Epi-Pens for county and local first responders.
Assembly Bill 138
Assembly Bill 138
Relating to: jailers and protective occupation annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/19/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 179
Assembly Bill 179
Relating to: requirements for lighting on police vehicles.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 191
Assembly Bill 191
Relating to: requiring a subpoena to a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer served in official capacity to be served at the officer’s work address.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
4/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 196
Assembly Bill 196
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WS&DSA supports removing all restrictions on rehiring retired law enforcement and jailers.
Assembly Bill 201
Assembly Bill 201
Relating to: extortion, sexual extortion, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/21/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 259
Assembly Bill 259
Relating to: criminal trespass at a campground and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/11/2025
First Communication Date
6/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WS&DSA is neutral with the adoption of AB 259.
Assembly Bill 298
Assembly Bill 298
Relating to: grants for technical colleges to provide mapping data to law enforcement. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
6/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 6
Senate Bill 6
Relating to: impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2025
First Communication Date
2/5/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 17
Senate Bill 17
Relating to: special circumstances battery to a community service officer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 25
Senate Bill 25
Relating to: court-issued criminal complaints in officer-involved deaths.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2025
First Communication Date
2/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 33
Senate Bill 33
Relating to: representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 35
Senate Bill 35
Relating to: law enforcement and firefighter annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/11/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WS&DSA supports this bill, but requests county jailers be added.
Senate Bill 41
Senate Bill 41
Relating to: school safety grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 57
Senate Bill 57
Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
2/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
02252025_060415_BSSA WSDSA - ICE Bill Statement.pdf

Senate Bill 64
Senate Bill 64
Relating to: injuring or killing a police or fire animal and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 65
Senate Bill 65
Relating to: impoundment of vehicles used in certain reckless driving offenses. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 66
Senate Bill 66
Relating to: registration plate concealment devices and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/11/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 77
Senate Bill 77
Relating to: entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/8/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 92
Senate Bill 92
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/17/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 105
Senate Bill 105
Relating to: jailers and protective occupation annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 109
Senate Bill 109
Relating to: clinician initiation of emergency detention of a minor and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
5/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 111
Senate Bill 111
Relating to: transportation of minors for emergency detention.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 119
Senate Bill 119
Relating to: positions for the Office of School Safety. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 121
Senate Bill 121
Relating to: recodification of battery statutes and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 146
Senate Bill 146
Relating to: prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 156
Senate Bill 156
Relating to: requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/23/2025
First Communication Date
4/22/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WS&DSA supports this bill, however requests state funding be provided to cover the cost of the Epi-Pens for county and local first responders.
Senate Bill 159
Senate Bill 159
Relating to: requirements for lighting on police vehicles.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 170
Senate Bill 170
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WS&DSA supports removing all restrictions on rehiring retired law enforcement and jailers.
Senate Bill 191
Senate Bill 191
Relating to: requiring a subpoena to a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer served in official capacity to be served at the officer’s work address.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
4/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 222
Senate Bill 222
Relating to: extortion, sexual extortion, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 235
Senate Bill 235
Relating to: criminal trespass at a campground and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/11/2025
First Communication Date
6/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WS&DSA is neutral with Amendment 1.
Senate Bill 303
Senate Bill 303
Relating to: grants for technical colleges to provide mapping data to law enforcement. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Health Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/4/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Justice
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Notification Date
3/4/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services

Notification Date
3/4/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Crisis urgent care and observation facilities
Agency Name
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Subject
Crisis urgent care and observation facilities
Scope Statement
SS 070_24
For
Notification Date
6/11/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

virtual currency kiosks.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
virtual currency kiosks.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
4/18/2025
First Communication Date
4/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/31/2025
First Communication Date
1/22/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

public safety, the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, criminal and civil process, and other matters relating to law enforcement.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
public safety, the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, criminal and civil process, and other matters relating to law enforcement.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/8/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

law enforcement and fire fighter annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer and granting rule-making authority.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
law enforcement and fire fighter annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer and granting rule-making authority.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/8/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

law enforcement agency policies on the use of force and other training policies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
law enforcement agency policies on the use of force and other training policies

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/8/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Emergency Detention
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emergency Detention

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/23/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

license plate concealment devices
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
license plate concealment devices

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/23/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures